Violence has no place in 21st century democracy, says Nweke jr
Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Enugu, Chief Frank Nweke Jr. has condemned in it’s entirety the gruesome attacks on politicians in Enugu.
Nweke condemned the attacks on Thursday, saying I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of the murder of Barrister Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Enugu East.
“We also received reports of a similar attack on a campaign vehicle of the People’s Democratic Party, leaving one person dead.
“I condemn these heinous acts and send my condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
“No ambition is worth the life of any individual, and our politics must evolve past this insatiable thirst for power as violence has no place in 21st century democracy,”he said.
He said that violent attacks leave deep scars on our growing democracy and seek to undermine the importance of the general elections by instilling fear in the hearts of our people.
“I encourage Enugu people and, indeed, Nigerians to stay calm as we urge the authorities to speedily move forward with a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to book without fear or favour.
“Our security agencies must also intensify measures to forestall further attacks and ensure that Nigerians, politicians and electorates alike, are protected throughout the elections.
“These are trying times, and we must keep praying for our state and our nation,” Nweke said.(
